June 14, 2023
Homeland, miracle, and start-up nation. As a kid growing up in New Jersey, these were the words used to describe Israel — by both my parents and my teachers in Hebrew School. After visiting Israel for my brother’s Bar Mitzvah, I thought I understood the importance of the Promised Land as the safest place in the world for the Jewish...
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June 12, 2023
When young Jewish adults travel to Israel through trips presented by organizations such as Taglit-Birthright Israel or Jewish National Fund-USA, they are usually looking for meaningful connections to their heritage and religion. However, some participants on these trips found something more in addition to connections to Judaism and Israel: their bashert (soul mate). There are Jewish married couples in the...
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June 9, 2023
For nearly 20 years, Birthright Israel has partnered with the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, encouraging the young Jews who participate in trips to Israel to register and potentially help those with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related diseases. The groups recently hit a milestone: 100,000 who have offered to serve as donors. The 100,000th is 20-year-old Mitch Linefsky of Fairlawn,...
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June 8, 2023
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation held its annual Long Island reception honoring Rebecca and Morty Schaja for their leadership and dedication to Birthright Israel. Amy Jaffee, Chair of the Long Island Leadership Cabinet, opened the program with an important program update regarding the current waitlist and the crucial need for funding. Donor and lay leader Jon Held...
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June 8, 2023
This Father’s Day, we honor the father figures in our lives: dads, stepdads, granddads, fathers-in-law, and all the men who helped us become the people we are today. Traditionally, Jewish fathers were the parent charged with bringing up their children with a love of learning, and that’s just one of the many reasons why they hold a special place in...
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June 6, 2023
On June 5, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation donors Jennifer & Brian Hermelin hosted an insightful and inspiring event for our Michigan community at their home. Guests enjoyed hearing why Jennifer and Brian support Birthright Israel's programs. David, their son and an alum of Birthright Israel, then shared how the experience impacted his life. Since his trip, David has been a...
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June 6, 2023
Birthright Israel is a gift that kindles a spark of shared cultural identity in the hearts of Jewish students, fostering a sense of community that transcends borders and lasts a lifetime. This invigorating experience empowers Jewish youth to explore the profound significance of their cultural identity and gain a newfound appreciation for their Jewish heritage. Through this journey, students can...
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June 1, 2023
Birthright Israel Foundation today named Elias Saratovsky its next president and chief executive officer. Saratovsky will assume the role on September 1 after 21 years at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), where he served in successive leadership roles across the organization. He will succeed Israel “Izzy” Tapoohi, who is retiring at the end of the year. Saratovsky is...
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May 31, 2023
I’d like to share with you how a Birthright Israel trip transformed my life. I grew up in Queens, raised by a single mother. We had Passover seders and lit candles on Hannukah but not much else. When I was ten years old, she told me I’d start going to Hebrew school at the local Reform synagogue. I had a...
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May 18, 2023
From cheesecake to blintzes to ice cream, Shavuot is all about dairy. What began as a harvest festival thousands of years ago now commemorates the Israelites receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. And from there, Jews worldwide celebrate with dairy delights and all-night study sessions. So, this makes Shavuot the perfect time to serve up a sundae bar, complete with...
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